Memories and Imagination – Fulton Street – 10/21/17

Mindfulness walking is engaging all your senses, with intention, on the present moment and environment as you move through it. This often triggers memories and sparks imagination. That was evident on Fulton Street, as walkers shared their experience after the walk.

Casa de Tamale, Fulton Street

“My parents used to bring me down here all the time. I couldn’t help but recall my childhood years that were spent on the Fulton Mall.” FMWalker

Walkers described their Fulton walk experience as ‘newspaper headlines’ and describe how they imagine Fulton Street in the future.

THIS IS AWESOME!
I REALLY DO BELIEVE IN DOWNTOWN FRESNO!
REVITALIZATION HAS HAPPENED
IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME
NEW BEGINNINGS
PARTIES AND ENDINGS
NEW LUNCH DISCOVERIES FOR A MONTH
GOURMET DINING
FUTURE HAPPINESS
FRESNO AWAKENS
VACANCY RATE HUGE
I CAN REALLY HONESTLY SAY THAT THINGS ARE ON THE RISE.

Tree of Life Cafe begins walk of Fulton St.

THERE’S SO MUCH TO DO IN THE TOWN YOU LIVE IN.

On the morning of the much-anticipated celebration, dozens of walkers gathered in front of the Tree of Life Cafe to explore the details of the newly opened Fulton Street. After the stroll down Fulton Street from Ventura to Calaveras, walkers gathered to share their observations, memories, and imaginings.

“Walking Fulton St. on opening day with a community of people, all united in our intention of mindfulness–deceptively simple, incredibly fulfilling stuff!” Red

“I must say I was a little nervous about walking with you guys. I have scoliosis, a bad knee and my 2 kids were with me. Your pace was perfect not too fast not too slow lovely walk. The interesting thing was my son who thought it was “dumb” before we went was actually the most into it; kneeling down for photos and wanting to use the real camera!” Heather

Young mindfulness walker sees the details.

“A beautiful day for Fresno Mindfulness Walkers to enjoy Fresno’s newly renovated Fulton Mall before the rockin grand opening tonight! At every turn there’s beauty! And to top off the walk, found excellent food and drink at Los Ponchos.” Wendy

“My mom was on the volunteer committee at the grand opening of the original Fulton Mall, and now I’m here for today’s celebration. Things come around full circle.” FMWalker

“Fulton Street isn’t an event, it’s a new mindset for Fresno.” Lori

“I’m feeling so grateful for your initiative and guidance! Fresno Mindfulness Walks are inspiring me to “touch life more deeply and authentically.” Red

Walkers listed things that stood out to them on this walk:

New signs designed by Suzanne Bertz-Rosa

SIGHTS:
ARCHITECTURE

NEW SIGNS
OLD AND NEW TOGETHER
AGGREGATE LINES IN THE SIDEWALKS
WATER FEATURES – ONCE EMPTY FOUNTAINS ARE NOW RUNNING AND CLEAN
ARTWORK IN THE OUTDOORS
DOWNTOWN LIVING SPACES
POLICE TALKING TO MAN WITH SHOPPING CART
PEOPLE IN DESPERATE CIRCUMSTANCES LIVING IN THE OPEN

SOUNDS
LEAF BLOWERS
CONSTRUCTION/WORKING SOUNDS
MAN WITH HIS OWN MUSIC
WATER FEATURES
BIRDS
SOUNDS FROM FITNESS CENTER
STADIUM SOUNDS WITH CHILDREN AND SOCCER ANNOUNCER
CHAIN ROLL UP DOOR
FAX BUSES
SECURITY GATES
CONVERSATION ON A BENCH
DOG BARKING

Every walk reinforces the truth that these are all our brothers and sisters, and all of our lives and futures are tied together. May that truth guide our words, behaviors, and decisions throughout the week.

UPCOMING WALK: Saturday morning, May 26, 2018

Walk 50, Yr 3, will be Saturday morning, May 26, 2018. Exact start location and route will be posted by Thursday. Check back here, sign up for the email notification in the yellow bar at the top, and/or LIKE and follow the FB page.

Every walk is an adventure! Walks are free and require no RSVP. Join us!

How FMW works —

FMW are Saturday morning opportunities for people to walk together for a 4 mile route through a different Fresno neighborhood each week. The walk location and exact start time are posted just a few days in advance. All walks are free, require no RSVP, and anyone is welcome to join one walk or many. To learn about upcoming walks, you can sign up for a weekly email in the yellow bar at the top of this website and/or LIKE and follow the FMW Facebook page.

Weekly walks are about 4 miles and take about an hour and a half. Walks are at a medium pace, often on uneven ground, and sometimes take longer than expected because walkers see themselves as curious travelers lingering to observe or going around a different way.